This workshop will examine the answers to these and other questions. Participants will examine both classic decision making models as well as gain insight into the latest decision making tools and applications. They'll have the opportunity to practice both individual and group decision making through a series of interactive, challenging, and enjoyable learning exercises and case studies. The workshop provides an intuitive and usable framework for making important organizational and individual decisions. Participants will leave the workshop feeling more confident in their decision making abilities and in their overall skill as leaders.
Course Overview
Course Outcomes
- Learn key elements in effective decision making
- Examine and put to use various decision making models
- Identify characteristics of decisive leaders and how to build effective decision making habits
- Avoid decision making “traps” that sabotage our best efforts
Business Need
Decision making is at the very heart of effective leadership. The ability to make important decisions in a timely manner often spells the difference between success and failure for individuals and organizations. How do effective decision makers operate? What are the criteria they consider? How do they conduct analysis without getting bogged down? How do leaders learn to be decisive without coming across as "shooting from the hip?
Course Topics
Intro to Decision Making
- Characteristics of effective decision makers
- Classic decision making model
- “Sources of Power” decision making model
Group Decision Making
- Pre-mortem exercise
- Overcoming group think
- Exercise/case study
Understanding Bias
- Decision-making biases
- Sources of bias
- Overcoming bias
Course Schedule
Typical Course Duration
Virtual: 4 hours
In-person: 8 hours
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Delivery Methods
Number of participants
- in-person: 30
- virtual: 30
Course Details
Course Level:
- Leaders at all levels
Learning Methods:
- Case Study
- Discussion
- Lecture
- Personal Reflection
Equipment:
- easel/markers
- LCD projector and screen